Private foundation · EIN 95-4400580 · Los Angeles, California

John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $279K total, median $5,500. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$279K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 2 of 16 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAFinancial Aid$100K
Blind Childrens CenterLos Angeles, CAFinancial Aid$10K

By state: California 14 · North Carolina 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Alan T Yoshitake, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $279K across 16 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation give?

California (14 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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